Self-Priming Pump
Self priming pumps are able to pull prime after loosing prime or in some cases can run dry and initiate priming. Centrifugal pumps which SOME are called self-priming actually need to be primed the very first time and then after should hold prime or start up again if pump has retained its priming liquid in its volute. These pumps do not prime from a dry condition.
The second type of Self Priming pump is a positive displacement one and can pull prime completely on its own from often a dry condition. These would be diaphragm / mud Pumps.
Self-priming pumps all have a common limit to how high they can lift or prime. This is often 25 feet maximum and with some pumps may take up to 5 minutes. While some are limited to only a few feet vertical suction lift.
Self Prime pumps come in all materials like Cast Iron, FRP, Aluminum and Stainless. Powered by electric motors, gas / diesel engines, PTO / pedestal and air / pneumatic.
Many self priming pumps are able to handle debris / trash / solids, while others are for high pressure (fire fighting, irrigation, washdown).
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 7.2hp Hollow Shaft
EZ2542E
$1,094.75EZ 44 E Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Electric Motors (NEMA-184TC) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Ideal for all pressure cleaning and washing applications
- Solid ceramic plu...
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Franklin Pumps
FBSE-150-S pump
92931015
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 2" NPT suction & discharge; semi-open impeller Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Square flange ...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Pump Hydraulic motor Bronze
29342
$10,000.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Hydraulic motor Driven Pump. For Also available in pedestal mount or for NEMA JM motor mounts. See other models. see flow curve for 3600 RPM. For salt water. Ultra brand hydraulic motor.Bronze Hydraulic Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Trash Pedestal Pump
3931-99
23% Off Special Price $832.86 Regular Price $1,081.63AMT Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps are designed for direct or belt drive. Specific units are available in Cast Aluminum, Cast Iron or Thermoplastic construction material. Easy cleanout design by removing casing bolts, permits removal ...
Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LL C5.0C
58-13L4 C5.0C
15% Off Special Price $2,507.05 Regular Price $2,949.47S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 7.2hp Solid Shaft
EZ2542S
$1,045.45EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Solid ceramic plunger design
- Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive
- Die-cast, anodized aluminum, oil-bath crankcase
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Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 12VDC Pump
23920-9423
$617.30Jabsco pump 8gpm. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. He... -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Elect 5 HP
58-72K8 P 58-0116
$2,266.65TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. ... -
Pacer Pumps
HHV-BNS HAND PUMP
59-0007-BNS
$845.94Halarï½® ECTFE Hand Dispensing Pump designed tough and constructed of engineered thermoplastics for the broadest range of industrial applications. This low cost pump delivers one pint per stroke. Principle of operation is double acting piston typ... -
Franklin Pumps
FBSE-100-S pump BSE
92931010
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 1.25 NPT suction & discharge Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Old model # BSE-1001HP 115/230v Learn More
